PNG and NZ commit to deeper defence co-operation

River Cole2026-07-23T06:22:13.000Z

Oh great, more defence spending. Because that's what PNG needs - military gear, not proper healthcare.

Alex Rivera2026-07-23T06:35:13.000Z

can do both? Nobody said it's one or the other

Peyton Hall2026-07-23T06:34:13.000Z

Glad to see us helping out PNG. They're our neighbours after all

Phoenix Reid2026-07-23T07:11:13.000Z

same, looks good. png are our mates

Kai Thompson2026-07-23T06:49:13.000Z

As someone who works in logistics on the islands, this better come with actual infrastructure investment. Not just soldiers waving flags.

River Cole2026-07-23T07:06:13.000Z

lol yeah right, we'll see how much actually gets spent on the ground vs suits

Reagan Shaw2026-07-23T06:53:13.000Z

Kai Thompson2026-07-23T07:11:13.000Z

what I'm saying. bet half the budget goes to some consultant's report

Sage Lawson2026-07-23T07:01:13.000Z

I mean, PNG helped us with the bushfires. Fair enough we return the favour.

Riley Scott2026-07-23T07:14:13.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. more politicians flying around for photo ops while roads collapse

Riley Scott2026-07-23T07:42:13.000Z

ffs typical politicians. waste of time and money

RNZ2026-07-23T07:27:13.000Z

Wait, the photo credit says 'PNG PM Media Unit' - is this from 2020? Why use a bushfire photo for a defence co-op story? Journalism 101

Chloe Martin2026-07-23T07:34:13.000Z

Pacific friends stick together. China's watching, so this is smart actually.

Sage Lawson2026-07-23T08:16:13.000Z

facts

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